To impeach or not to impeach Trump...that is the question. It may be more of a timing issue, dependent on the flipping of the House from red to blue in 2026, which is looking more and more likely given the three-seat GOP margin now. To attempt to do that now is silly since MAGA still controls its House majority.
A simple majority is required to impeach. The attempt for impeachment now got an explosive comment and pushback per a report: https://www.thedailybeast.com/dems-explode-on-dumbst.../...
As much as Trump deserves impeachment, it is a fools errand at this time and could backfire on Democrats in 2026 who need independents and business interests to flip the House, deiverting attention from other issues like the economy or racism and Musk's chainsaw destruction of popular services.
However, if and when the time comes, Democrats have an obligation to try, given the out-of-control arrogance of Trump's corrupt actions concerning the emoluments clause, given the uproar of the Qatar gift of a 747 jet to be used now and after he leaves the presidency. Trump's selling access to foreign investors in his meme coin and benefiting from involvement in his stablecoin cryptocurrency scheme all allow foreign interests to shape Trump's policies to their benefit. They also give avenues for domestic abuses of campaign contributions. He must be held accountable, or else future presidents will likewise use these kinds of acts as acceptable corrupt practices with no repercussions.
Unless the Senate, which has the power to oust Trump from office if the House impeaches (like an indictment), has an unlikely shift enough to meet the supermajority required to convict, Trump will likely be able to serve out his four-year term. However, having three impeachments as his legacy, instead of just two already, is not a great record for the history books. So far as prosecuting Trump for a crime, forget that one: the DOJ is his MAGA tool, and the Supreme Court granted him immunity, as well. Impeachment, even if it does not remove him from office, will serve as a lesson for any future president contemplating a corrupt practice.
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